DeLonghi’s state-of-the-art EC5 Expresso Maker features steam processing, two-cup simultaneous capacity, patented safety cap, swivel jet frother, 8.5 ounce heat-resistant glass carafe, On/Off Switch with indicator light and a large removable drip tray for quick and easy cleanup.
August 6th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
It’s OK
DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
Unit makes a decent cup but it’s a little inconvenient to make one. My Mr.
August 6th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
This Espresso machine is great for people who love good espresso but can’t afford fancy machines. In fact, I think I like this machine better than the fancy machine my mom has. It’s super easy to use and quick- I make a latte every morning before work. And in fact you CAN froth milk with the wand- it takes a little finagling but the trick is to rotate the mug around the wand. It may take a couple of tries to get a routine down but by the third time you’ll get the hang of it. And may I suggest- if you’re making lattes, make only one at a time to get good foam. Enjoy!
August 7th, 2009 at 2:29 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product for the Price!
Wanted great tasting cappuccinos and lattes without the headache sticker price of most espresso machines.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:45 am
I am far from a connoisseur of coffee, but I really like this machine. Unlike the Krupps that is similar priced (FND111 Allegro), it is make much more sturdy. I played with both in a feature to feature comparison and the DeLonghi is MUCH better made.
Best : Quality, quick espresso. Easy to clean, easy to use. Very attractive in the kitchen. Pretty darn quick. Great price for the quality.
OK : Frother is very short, so you need a short, stout cup to froth with. It is good for Cappuccino, but not really powerful enough for steaming a Latte’s worth of milk. To get some extra steam, run it through an extra cycle just for steam.
Bad : Not really any for the price.
Overall, I am very, very pleased. I got it for only $39.99 here on Amazon and I think that is one heck of a good deal.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:57 am
I’m surprised at some of the negative reviews of this product. Perhaps the reviewers ended up with the occasional lemons. I’ve purchased two of these…one I bought for myself, and the other as a gift, and they’ve worked beautifully. The milk steamer is very effective (but as noted, the wand is a bit short, which would be my only complaint). It would be nice to have a separate bypass switch between brewing and steaming modes, but the lack of one is common in machines in this price range. Overall I’m very happy with mine and have had no problems at all. At the current price, I’d highly recommend purchasing one. If you want more features and better construction, then spend another $100 or more for a steam pump model, but for fast and easy coffee drinks from a functional, affordable machine, this is hard to beat.
August 7th, 2009 at 6:05 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
So…So
You can’t steam milk and make coffee at the same time (that’s for sure). The expresso comes out flat with no foam on the top. The coffee is OK for a latte type drink.
August 7th, 2009 at 6:56 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Espresso-Awesome Price!
There is probably not a better espresso machine in existence for the money! Sure you can spend a few hundred dollars, but with this little gem, there is no need.
August 7th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
EMP
I wouldn’t reccomend this product. It doesn’t heat well at all, and it runs out of steam before the mild is even room temperature.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Does not froth milk
The expresso part of this machine works great, but it does not generate enough steam to froth the milk. Very disappointing, would not recommend this product.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do Not Recommend
Cheep plastic Steam Nnob melted on first use, where is the safety ? The old saying you get what you pay for is correct here. Price looks good, the the Quality is very poor.
August 8th, 2009 at 12:42 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not great
While the machine may make 4 espresso shots it only steams one cup of milk per 4 shots. Very ineffective when everyone wants a latte. I wish I had purchased the Mr. Coffee.
August 8th, 2009 at 4:52 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Value, Good Quality
i’ve owned this product for several years now. it may be plastic, but don’t let that fool you. for the inexpert, this machine is super easy to use.
August 8th, 2009 at 6:13 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
OOOOHHHH YYYEEESSSSHHHHH!
OOOOHHH yyyeesssh, our old espresso maker broke and we were without… we went on a hunt and after 4 finds that didn’t cut it we finally found it.